House 95th Legislative

STATE OF ILLINOIS
HOUSE JOURNAL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
95TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
REGULAR & PERFUNCTORY SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012
1:22 O'CLOCK P.M.
NO. 95
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Daily Journal Index
95th Legislative Day
Action
Page(s)
Adjournment ........................................................................................................................12
Adjournment Resolution ......................................................................................................12
Agreed Resolutions ................................................................................................................7
Balanced Budget Note Requested ..........................................................................................6
Change of Sponsorship...........................................................................................................7
Correctional Note Requested..................................................................................................7
Fiscal Note Requested ............................................................................................................6
Home Rule Note Requested ...................................................................................................7
Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested ......................................................................7
Introduction and First Reading HB 4469-4539 .................................................................26
Judicial Note Requested .........................................................................................................7
Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested ........................................................................7
Legislative Measures Assigned to Committee .......................................................................6
Letters of Transmittal .............................................................................................................5
Pension Note Requested.........................................................................................................7
Perfunctory Adjournment...............................................................................................26, 29
Perfunctory Session........................................................................................................14, 26
Quorum Roll Call ...................................................................................................................5
Reports ...................................................................................................................................5
Resolutions...........................................................................................................................14
State Debt Impact Note Requested.........................................................................................7
State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested...................................................................................6
Temporary Committee Assignments ......................................................................................6
Bill Number
HJR 0055
HJR 0056
HJR 0057
HJR 0058
HR 0676
HR 0676
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HR 0677
HR 0678
HR 0678
HR 0679
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HR 0680
HR 0681
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HR 0682
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HR 0684
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HR 0685
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Legislative Action
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Adoption..............................................................................................................................11
Resolution............................................................................................................................24
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HR 0720
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Adoption ...............................................................................................................................11
Resolution ............................................................................................................................16
Resolution ............................................................................................................................17
Resolution ............................................................................................................................17
Resolution ............................................................................................................................18
Resolution ..............................................................................................................................9
Adoption ...............................................................................................................................11
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HR 0725
HR 0725
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Resolution ............................................................................................................................11
Adoption ...............................................................................................................................11
Resolution ............................................................................................................................11
Adoption ...............................................................................................................................11
NOTE: Full text of Amendments will not be included in House Journals from the 97th GA forward; they
can be viewed on the Illinois General Assembly website (www.ilga.gov). For inquiries regarding this,
please contact the House Clerks office.
[January 31, 2012]
The House met pursuant to adjournment.

Representative Lyons in the chair.
Prayer by Pastor Bob Dickerson, who is with First Baptist Church in Marion, IL.
Representative Morrison led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance.
By direction of the Speaker, a roll call was taken to ascertain the attendance of Members, as follows:
112 present. (ROLL CALL 1)
By unanimous consent, Representatives Daniel Burke, Chapa LaVia, Coladipietro, Nybo, Reis and
Watson were excused from attendance.
REPORTS
The Clerk of the House acknowledges receipt of the following correspondence:
Collection Statistics for the Attorney General's Office for Calendar Year 2011, submitted by Office of the
Attorney General on January 30, 2012.
Report of Annual Capital Expenditures, 2010, submitted by Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review
Board and the Illinois Department of Public Health on January 30, 2012.
Long-term Care Annual Report to the Illinois General Assembly - August 2011, submitted by Illinois
Department of Public Health on January 30, 2012.
Annual Report on Electricity, Gas, Water and Sewer Utilities 2011, submitted by Illinois Commerce
Commission on January 30, 2012.
State of Illinois Annual Report Summary for the Calendar Year 2011, pursuant to the "Illinois Procurement
Code", submitted by Illinois Department of Central Management Services on January 31, 2012.
Conveyances of Real Surplus Property, submitted by Illinois Department of Central Management Services
on January 31, 2012.
2012 African American Employment Plan, submitted by Illinois Department of Central Management
Services on January 31, 2012.
2012 Hispanic Employment Plan, submitted by Illinois Department of Central Management Services on
January 31, 2012.
LETTERS OF TRANSMITTAL
January 30, 2012
Timothy D. Mapes
Clerk of the House
300 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Dear Mr. Clerk:
The following changes to the 97th General Assembly House Committees are effective immediately.
Cities & Villages
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Representative Charles Krezwick is appointed as a member.

Membership is changed to: 9 Majority appointments; 5 Minority appointments
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Armed Forces and Military Affairs
Telecommunications
Representative Charles Krezwick replaces Kevin McCarthy as a member.
With kindest personal regards, I remain
Sincerely yours,
s/Michael J. Madigan
Speaker of the House
TEMPORARY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Representative Yarbrough replaced Representative Lang in the Committee on Rules on January 31,
2012.
REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
Representative Currie, Chairperson, from the Committee on Rules to which the following were
referred, action taken on January 31, 2012, reported the same back with the following recommendations:
LEGISLATIVE MEASURES ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE:
State Government Administration: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 58.
The committee roll call vote on the foregoing Legislative Measures is as follows:
3, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Currie(D), Chairperson
Y Yarbrough(D) (replacing Lang)
A Mautino(D)
A Schmitz(R), Republican Spokesperson

Y Leitch(R)
REQUEST FOR FISCAL NOTE

Representative Lyons requested that a Fiscal Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 4085.
REQUEST FOR STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE
Representative Lyons requested that a State Mandates Fiscal Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 4085.
REQUEST FOR BALANCED BUDGET NOTE
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Representative Lyons requested that a Balanced Budget Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 4085.
REQUEST FOR CORRECTIONAL NOTE
Representative Lyons requested that a Correctional Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 4085.
REQUEST FOR HOME RULE NOTE
Representative Lyons requested that a Home Rule Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 4085.
REQUEST FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IMPACT NOTE
Representative Lyons requested that a Housing Affordability Impact Note be supplied for HOUSE
BILL 4085.
REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTE
Representative Lyons requested that a Judicial Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 4085.
REQUEST FOR LAND CONVEYANCE APPRAISAL NOTE
Representative Lyons requested that a Land Conveyance Appraisal Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL
4085.
REQUEST FOR PENSION NOTE
Representative Lyons requested that a Pension Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 4085.
REQUEST FOR STATE DEBT IMPACT NOTE
Representative Lyons requested that a State Debt Impact Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 4085.
CHANGE OF SPONSORSHIP
With the consent of the affected members, Representative Feigenholtz was removed as principal
sponsor, and Representative Rita became the new principal sponsor of HOUSE BILL 1697.
AGREED RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were offered and placed on the Calendar on the order of Agreed Resolutions.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 676
Offered by Representative Nybo:
Congratulates the Montini Catholic High School Varsity Football team, the Broncos, on winning the
Class 5A State Championship.
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Offered by Representative McAsey:

Congratulates the members of the Bolingbrook High School football team on the occasion of their
victory in the Illinois High School Association Class 8A championship game.
Offered by Representative Chapa LaVia:
Mourns the death of Robert Locke of Aurora.
Offered by Representative Cross:
Congratulates George Muentnich on his retirement as Troy Township Clerk.
Offered by Representative Flowers:
Congratulates Orley O. Betcher, III, of Homer Glen, on his 50th birthday.
Offered by Representative May:
Honors Richard Lee Kraines for his long and distinguished career in medicine.
Offered by Representative D'Amico:
Congratulates the members of the Queen of All Saints junior varsity football team on the occasion of
winning the Northwest Catholic Conference championship.
Offered by Representative Monique Davis:
Congratulates Lois Nelson on the occasion of her retirement after 40 years of service in the Chicago
Public Schools.
Offered by Representative Daniel Burke:
Congratulates Captain Dan Roach on his retirement from the Illinois State Police.
Offered by Representative Sacia:
Congratulates the members of the Dakota Indians varsity football team on the occasion of winning the
IHSA Class 1A State championship.
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Offered by Representative Poe:
Mourns the death of Don Hickman of Springfield.
Offered by Representative Poe:
Congratulates Darrell Tureskis of Springfield on the occasion of breaking the world record for
Salvation Army bell-ringing.
Offered by Representative Crespo:
Congratulates Justin Wiewiora on the occasion of attaining the coveted rank of Eagle Scout.
Offered by Representative David Harris:
Congratulates the residents of the Village of Arlington Heights on the occasion of the village's 125th
anniversary of incorporation in 2012.
Offered by Representative Kosel:
Congratulates the staff and administration of Silver Cross Hospital as they celebrate the opening of
their new facilities in New Lenox on February 26, 2012.
Offered by Representative Rose:
Congratulates Eastern Illinois University head football coach Bob Spoo on his retirement.
Offered by Representative Moffitt:
Thanks Kate Francis for her work as President and Managing Director of the Orpheum Theatre in
Galesburg.
Offered by Representative Cole:
Mourns the death of William Henry Schroeder of Long Lake.
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Recognizes the Schaumburg Township District Library's many achievements and services and express
congratulations on 50 years of informing, inspiring, and connecting the communities that it serves.
Offered by Representative Dunkin:
Congratulates Bennie Martin on his retirement as the Cook County Executive Law Librarian.
Offered by Representative Greg Harris:
Congratulates Dr. Anthony A. Kopera on the occasion of his retirement as Chief Executive of the
Community Counseling Centers of Chicago.
Offered by Representative Mussman:
Congratulates Friendship Village of Schaumburg on 35 years of service to the community.
Offered by Representative William Davis:
Congratulates Dr. Sheila Harrison-Williams on being a co-recipient of the National Alliance of Black
School Educators (NABSE) Joseph E. Hill "Superintendent of the Year" Award.
Offered by Representative Riley:
Congratulates Dr. Sheila Harrison-Williams on being a co-recipient of the National Alliance of Black
School Educators (NABSE) Joseph E. Hill "Superintendent of the Year" Award.
Offered by Representative Osmond:
Mourns the death of Warren S. Hadad of Antioch.
Offered by Representative Currie:
Mourns the death of Jay A. Miller of Evanston.
Mourns the death of our friend and colleague, former Illinois State Representative and United States
Representative Edward Joseph "Ed" Derwinski.
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Offered by Representative Connelly:

Congratulates the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Benet Academy on the occasion of the school's
125th anniversary.
Offered by Representative Coladipietro:
Congratulates Lombard Police Officer Joe Menolascino on being awarded the "Achievement of
Excellence Award" by the Illinois Operation Lifesaver Enforcement Committee.
Mourns the death of James L. "Jim" Crates.
Mourns the death of Darlene Rosanna Perry North of Warren, Ohio.
Congratulates James Dykstra of Elgin on the occasion of his retirement from the Streamwood Fire
Department.
Congratulates Lieutenant Gary Bober of West Dundee on the occasion of his retirement from the
Streamwood Fire Department.
RESOLUTIONS
Having been reported out of the Committee on Rules on January 30, 2012, HOUSE JOINT
RESOLUTION 55 was taken up for consideration.
Representative Currie moved the adoption of the resolution.
The motion prevailed and the resolution was adopted.
Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate and ask their concurrence.
AGREED RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS 676, 677, 678, 679, 681, 682, 683, 684, 686, 687, 692, 693, 694, 695, 697,
698, 699, 700, 702, 704, 705, 709, 710, 712, 714, 715, 716, 718, 719, 721, 722, 725 and 726 were taken up
for consideration.
Representative Currie moved the adoption of the agreed resolutions.
The motion prevailed and the agreed resolutions were adopted.
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ADJOURNMENT RESOLUTION
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 59
Representative Currie offered the following resolution:

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING
HEREIN, that when House of Representatives adjourns on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, it stands
adjourned until Friday, February 3, 2012, in perfunctory session, or until the call of the Speaker; and when
it adjourns on that day it stands adjourned until Monday, February 6, 2012, in perfunctory session, or until
the call of the Speaker; and when it adjourns on that day it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 7,
2012, at 12:00 o'clock noon, or until the call of the Speaker; and when the Senate adjourns on Wednesday,
February 1, 2012, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 12:00 o'clock noon, or until the
call of the President.
Representative Currie moved the adoption of the resolution.
The motion prevailed and the resolution was adopted.
Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate and ask their concurrence.
At the hour of 1:36 o'clock p.m., Representative Currie moved that the House do now adjourn until
Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 11:30 o'clock a.m., allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk.
The motion prevailed.
And the House stood adjourned.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS
NINETY-SEVENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOUSE ROLL CALL
QUORUM ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
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Mr. Speaker
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95TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Perfunctory Session
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012
At the hour of 1:40 o'clock p.m., the House convened perfunctory session.
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were offered and placed in the Committee on Rules.
Offered by Representative Brown:
WHEREAS, The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes federal child labor standards for
agricultural and non-agricultural employment; and
WHEREAS, The agricultural child labor rules have not been revised since they were first promulgated
in the 1970s; and
WHEREAS, The FLSA charges the United States Secretary of Labor with prohibiting employment of
youth in occupations which the Secretary finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the
employment of young workers; and
WHEREAS, The Act establishes a minimum age of 18 for hazardous work in non-agricultural
employment and 16 in agricultural employment; the Act also provides a complete exemption from these
rules for a youth who is employed on a farm owned by his or her parent; and
WHEREAS, On September 2, 2011, the United States Department of Labor published a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking to update the agricultural child labor regulations based upon recommendations made
by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, its own enforcement experience, and a
commitment to bring these rules in line with the more stringent rules that apply to employing children in
non-agricultural workplaces; and
WHEREAS, A few of the revisions proposed by the NPRM would require all tractors operated by 14
and 15-year-old student learners to be equipped with proper rollover protection structures and seatbelts and
require that student-learners use the seatbelts, remove the 2 certification programs that allow 14 and 15
year-olds to operate most tractors and farm implements without supervision, revise the type of farm
implements that 14 and 15 year-old student-learners may operate after successfully completing the
academic units addressing each type of implement, and revise and expand the current prohibitions against
working with animals; and
WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Labor recently concluded the public comment period for the
proposed regulations that would define restricted farm activities for workers under the age of 16; while
these proposed regulations may not affect children working on their parents' farm, they would apply to
children under the age of 16 who are hired by farming operations or are working on farms owned by other
family members, such as grandparents, uncles, and cousins; and
WHEREAS, Many in the agricultural community are concerned that the Department of Labor's
proposed regulations could increase farm families' legal liabilities, as well as force them to change the way
they operate their farms; the proposed regulations would also limit training for future farmers by reducing
the exposure they have to the agricultural industry; and
WHEREAS, Many young people use livestock as part of 4-H, FFA, and other programs, but under the
proposed rules, individuals under the age of 16 would be prohibited from being near certain animals
without adult supervision; and
WHEREAS, The proposed rules would also prohibit youth from operating most power equipment,
including power-driven equipment such as riding lawnmowers; and
WHEREAS, The proposed regulations would hinder the ability of some youths to earn money during
the summer by limiting the number of jobs that are available to them; and
WHEREAS, Any implemented rule changes should maintain the integrity of the family farm exemption
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approved by Congress; and

WHEREAS, Considerable changes should be made to the proposed regulations before they are
finalized; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the United States Department of Labor to
carefully consider all of the comments submitted on their proposed regulations for youth in agricultural
employment before finalizing any rule changes; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we further urge the U.S. Department of Labor to revise the proposed regulations
before they are finalized so as to not create a barrier to young people learning about the agriculture industry
and entering agricultural careers; and be it further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis
and to each member of the Illinois congressional delegation.

Offered by Representative Yarbrough:
WHEREAS, The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced plans to study the potential closure
or conversion of post offices in the City of Springfield, including the Colonel John H. Wilson, Jr.
(Springfield Main) post office located at 2105 East Cook Street in Springfield; and
WHEREAS, Springfield is the capital of the State of Illinois and the home of Abraham Lincoln, a
former postmaster of New Salem from 1833 to 1836, and later the 16th President of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Colonel John H. Wilson, Jr. was a Springfield native who fought for the United States
during World War I, earning the Silver Star for his gallantry; he worked for the USPS for 57 years and was
the first black person to obtain the rank of Colonel in the United States Army Reserves; and
WHEREAS, The post offices in Springfield under consideration for closure serve a population of
approximately 150,000 residents; the main post office in Springfield is located is in an area which consists
of more than 75% minority population and where the median annual household income is less than
$16,000; and
WHEREAS, The USPS was established under the provisions of the United States Constitution, and is
charged under the principles of universal service obligation to provide a range of products, access to
services and facilities, delivery frequency, affordable and uniform pricing, service quality, and security of
the mail; and
WHEREAS, Many residents of the affected neighborhoods do not have easy access to transportation
and must rely upon postal service centers within walking distance or within close proximity to homes and
businesses; and
WHEREAS, It is anticipated that if the Springfield Processing and Distribution Center is closed, the
mail processing will be transferred to and consolidated with the St. Louis Processing and Distribution
Center (St. Louis P&DC); and
WHEREAS, In the Audit Report of Postal Service Performance During the 2010 Fall Mailing Season,
issued September 7, 2011, the St. Louis P & DC had the second highest percentage of delayed mail as a
percent of first-handled pieces, which was caused from not adjusting mail flow, sort plans, and staffing
timely to meet operational requirements and from not accurately identifying and reporting delayed mail;
and
WHEREAS, The Audit Report noted that the service scores for the St. Louis P & DC generally lagged
behind the national service scores; and
WHEREAS, The tourism industry, which is a substantial portion of the local economy, also contributes
substantial demand for postal services, including the first day issuances of a number of commemorative
items celebrating the home town of Abraham Lincoln; and
WHEREAS, The closure of the Springfield Post Office will have a dramatic negative impact on mail
service throughout central Illinois, including the occurrence of substantial delays for mail service by using
the St. Louis P & DC instead of the Springfield Post Office, the inability to obtain metered mail from the
home town of Abraham Lincoln, and the additional expense incurred for local mail to be sent for
processing to and from the St. Louis P & DC; and
WHEREAS, Closure of post offices in the City of Springfield will likely result in a loss of jobs in the
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inner-city at a time of economic recession that disproportionately affects the lives and livelihoods of innercity residents; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the Postmaster General and the U.S. Postal
Regulatory Commission to maintain full postal services in the City of Springfield that provide all residents
with uniform access to affordable, secure and dependable mail delivery, postal boxes, and related services;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That we further urge the USPS to provide meaningful opportunities for public input in the
process of studying potential closure or conversion of post offices in the City of Springfield, including the
timely scheduling of public meetings accessible to all residents; and be it further
RESOLVED, That any residents, business owners, and all others interested in maintaining and
promoting access to affordable, dependable, and secure postal services in the City of Springfield are urged
to express their concerns to the USPS by contacting the Postmaster General, the U.S. Postal Regulatory
Commission, and the Springfield Postmaster and to attend and participate in public meetings on these
matters; and be it further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the members of the Illinois
congressional delegation, the United States Postmaster General, the United States Postal Regulatory
Commission, and the Springfield Postmaster.

Offered by Representative Sacia:
WHEREAS, The Pecatonica River enters Illinois at Stephenson County north of Winslow and continues
through northern Illinois until it joins the Rock River in Winnebago County near Rockton; and
WHEREAS, Significant potential exists for recreational boat use on the Pecatonica River and other
streams in Stephenson and Winnebago Counties; and
WHEREAS, Significant public investment has been made by local units of government at Tutty's
Crossing Trailhead, McNeil's Damascus Landing, and McConnell's Bobtown Landing to provide access to
the Pecatonica River for motorized and non-motorized recreational boat use, stewardship, and
environmental education; and
WHEREAS, The waters of the Pecatonica River and other streams in Stephenson and Winnebago
Counties, Illinois, are of good quality for recreational uses by boaters; and
WHEREAS, The creation of a Pecatonica River Water Trail and other potential water trails would add
to local residents' quality of life, both economically and recreationally, and would encourage increased
tourism to the area; and
WHEREAS, It is in the public interest of this State to encourage a cooperative effort within the local
governmental units to further develop and enhance the Pecatonica River Water Trail; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the Pecatonica River from the Illinois
State line to the mouth of Pecatonica River at its confluence with the Rock River in Winnebago County the
Pecatonica River Water Trail; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Pecatonica River Water Trail will extend from stream bank to stream bank of the
Pecatonica River at normal high water levels, not flood level, and shall not infringe on the rights of private
property owners along the waterway or the authority of the Department of Natural Resources; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That we endorse the work of neighboring jurisdictions and relevant conservation groups
on design and planning issues related to coordination of river development activities when such
circumstances arise; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we endorse the efforts of other governmental partners to work in an expeditious
manner to achieve the development of the water trail prior to or, alternatively, in conjunction with new
development as it occurs on a parcel-by-parcel basis along that waterway; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be delivered to the Director of Natural Resources
and the county boards of Stephenson County and Winnebago County.
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Offered by Representative Flowers:
WHEREAS, The Moorish Americans are the descendants of the ancient Moabites, Hamites, and
Canaanites who were permitted by the Old Pharaohs of Kemet to traverse from East Africa and later
formed themselves kingdoms extending from the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the
Atlantic Islands, and onto the present-day continental Americas; and
WHEREAS, The indigenous Moorish Peoples of the Americas are now united in order to again link
themselves with the family of nations; and
WHEREAS, The Moorish Americans, being aboriginal to the territories of the North, Central, and South
Americas, have formed a sovereign theocratic government guided by the command principles of love, truth,
peace, freedom, and justice through virtue of the universal right to self-determination as well as with the
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples guaranteed in the Charter; and
WHEREAS, On January 8, 1886, Noble Drew Ali was born in the State of North Carolina, destined to
become the first patriot of his mentally enslaved Moorish American People; in 1912, he was anointed as
"El Hajj Sharif Abdul Ali" by the leaders of Egypt and the Holy City of Mecca to return to the United
States as the Last Prophet and Founding Father of the newly risen Nation of Moorish Americans; as a result
of the 13th Amendment, Moorish people were emancipated from slavery in 1865; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the week of January 8-15, 2012 as
Moorish American Week in the State of Illinois.

Offered by Representative Brady:
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois has played a meaningful role in developing the American art form of
barbershop singing; and
WHEREAS, The national organization known as the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS), born in 1938
as the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc.,
enjoyed strong support from communities across Illinois as interest in the art form spread; and
WHEREAS, The Bloomington Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, also known as the Sound
of Illinois, became one of the earliest to form in Illinois on April 27, 1942; and
WHEREAS, The Sound of Illinois mission is to bring Central Illinois men together in harmony and
fellowship to enrich lives through singing; and
WHEREAS, The Sound of Illinois, one of the Central Illinois arts community's oldest organizations, has
brought enjoyment of four-part acappella singing to thousands of Central Illinois audiences through its
annual shows, singing valentines, and many performances; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of Illinois high school singers have participated in annual Youth In Harmony
education workshops and performances offered free by the Sound of Illinois since 1999 to support vocal
music in high schools; and
WHEREAS, The Sound of Illinois chorus will again represent the State of Illinois as a contestant in
Portland, Oregon, in 2012, the fifth consecutive year and eighth time overall that the Sound of Illinois has
been the Illinois entry in international competition; and
WHEREAS, The Barbershop Harmony Society recognizes the Bloomington Chapter as the third best
chapter among 800 in the entire organization, based on a broad measure of activities; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we proclaim April 21-27, 2012 as Sound of Illinois
Week in the State of Illinois, to recognize the 70th anniversary of the Bloomington Chapter of the
Barbershop Harmony Society and its passion to serve its Society, its audiences, students, and citizens
across the State; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Bloomington Chapter of the
Barbershop Harmony Society as a symbol of our respect and esteem.

Offered by Representative May:
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the
members of Hadassah on the occasion of the organization's 100th anniversary on February 24, 2012; and
WHEREAS, In 1909, Henrietta Szold and her mother took a trip to pre-state Israel, where they
witnessed the starvation and disease that afflicted the people of the region; upon returning to the United
States, she soon founded Hadassah, a volunteer women's organization with the biblical mission of Aruhat
Bat Ami: the Healing of the Daughter of my People; and
WHEREAS, Hadassah's first mission was to send two nurses to Palestine to provide pasteurized milk to
infants and new mothers; the organization also worked to eradicate trachoma, an easily cured eye disease
that was robbing thousands of their sight; by 1918, Hadassah had sent an entire medical unit, composed of
45 doctors, nurses, dentists, and sanitary workers, to bring American-style medical care to serve all,
regardless of race, creed, or ethnicity; and
WHEREAS, By the mid-1930s, it had become clear that Jewish children needed to be saved from a
Europe that was rapidly darkening with anti-Semitic and Nazi threats and actions; joining with a German
colleague, Henrietta Szold helped organize the rescue of thousands such children, bringing them to safety
in Palestine; these children became one of the foundations of the modern state of Israel, and many of her
"children" and their children survive to this day; and
WHEREAS, As early as 1942, the U.S. State Department named Hadassah as one of the five largest
contributors to overseas relief; during World War II, Hadassah chapters around the country sold a total of
$200 million in war bonds; for their efforts, Hadassah was rewarded with 100 U.S. Air Force bombers,
each bearing the name of a Hadassah chapter; and
WHEREAS, Hadassah founded, owns, and supports 2 world-class medical centers in greater Jerusalem,
and are rapidly expanding their campuses and facilities; Hadassah is currently concluding a $210 million
capital campaign for the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Tower at Hadassah Medical Center in Ein Kerem,
Jerusalem; over the years, Hadassah has expanded Israeli projects to include Hadassah College Jerusalem,
one of Israel's top-ranked smaller colleges, 3 Hadassah Youth Aliyah villages, where they house, feed,
educate, and nurture young immigrants and Israel's underprivileged youth, and Israel's largest touring and
residency program for American Jewish youth through Young Judaea, the Hadassah Zionist youth
movement; Hadassah also supports major reforestation and water conservation programs to protect Israel's
precious natural resources; and
WHEREAS, The Hadassah-supported Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk program sets Israel's
disadvantaged children on the path to a successful future; since 1934, over 300,000 young people from 80
lands have graduated from Youth Aliyah; young immigrants and "at-risk" native Israelis, many of whom
are victims of abuse, receive counseling, education, and support services in Youth Aliyah day centers and
youth villages; the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) is one of the world's leading institutions in
healthcare, comprised of the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center at Ein Kerem and the Hadassah
University Hospital at Mount Scopus; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Hadassah has taken firm advocacy positions on First Amendment
issues, public health, support of Israel, and a vast array of social concerns, including immigration and
voting rights; in recent years, Hadassah has spoken out passionately in favor of federal and state funding
for stem cell research and has advocated strongly for legislation that supports medical privacy and freedom
from genetic discrimination by insurance companies and employers; and
WHEREAS, With 300,000 members, Hadassah is the largest Jewish volunteer organization in America
and one of the largest women's volunteer organizations in the world; and
WHEREAS, The members of Hadassah serve as models of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the
people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the members of Hadassah on the
occasion of the organization's 100th anniversary and wish them continued success and happiness in the
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future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the date of February 24, 2012 be designated as Hadassah Day in the State of Illinois;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Hadassah as a symbol of our esteem
and respect.

Offered by Representative Bellock:
WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report vaccinations are one of the
best ways to put an end to the serious effects of certain diseases; and
WHEREAS, The CDC's 2010 National Immunization Survey found an increase in vaccine usage for
numerous vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles, mumps, rubella, rotavirus, pneumococcal
disease, hepatitis A, and Haemophilus influenza type B; and
WHEREAS, The results from the National Immunization Survey also indicate that vaccine coverage
rates against poliovirus, chickenpox, and the full series of hepatitis B remained stable at or above 90%; and
WHEREAS, The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices reports that adolescents
between 13 and 17 years of age routinely receive meningococcal conjugate, tetanus, diphtheria, and
acellular pertussis vaccines; and
WHEREAS, Immunizing children and adolescents helps protect the health of our communities
throughout the State of Illinois by slowing down or stopping disease outbreaks; and
WHEREAS, The Women in Government Foundation, Inc. is a national, non-profit, non-partisan
organization of female State legislators that provides leadership opportunities, networking expert forums,
and educational resources to address and resolve complex public policy issues; and
WHEREAS, The Women in Government Foundation has made it a major policy initiative to emphasize
the importance of lifetime vaccinations to create a healthier population and save lives; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we encourage the continued use of vaccines in children,
adolescents, and adults to ensure the safety and health of Illinoisans; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Women in Government
Foundation in recognition of their continued leadership on public health issues.

Offered by Representative Dunkin:
WHEREAS, Pearl Lucrecia McCoy, "Mama Pearl", was born in Lake Village, Arkansas on January 23,
1912; and
WHEREAS, She received her lower and middle grade education in Lake Village, Arkansas, and
attended Sipio Jones High School and Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, She was teaching other children by the age of 23; and
WHEREAS, She married Fred Mason on August 23, 1933, and they were married 53 years; this union
was blessed with 8 children, Freddie Mae, Ozell, Joyce, Carol, Perry, Veda, Cynthia, and Joni; and
WHEREAS, She belonged to St. Matthews Parish, where her youngest 2 children attended grade school;
she annually volunteered at the St. Matthews School fundraiser as well as St. Francis Cabrini Schools; and
WHEREAS, She played Bingo weekly at St. Francis Cabrini where her second eldest child, Ozell, was
school principal for many years; and
WHEREAS, Her relationship working with noted interior designers and producing exquisitely detailed
productions of their designs garnered the attention of one of Chicago's leading newspapers; she was a
production supervisor for P. J. Gould and Flexi Mat Corporations until her retirement at 65 years of age; at
that time, she was the only Black female production supervisor in the pillow and bedding industry; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, at age 96, she and her 92 year old brother, Isaac, volunteered at the Michigan
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City, Indiana, Barack Obama Campaign Headquarters; therefore, be it

ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Pearl McCoy on her 100th birthday and
affectionately declare the last century the Century of Pearl Mason; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Pearl McCoy as a symbol of our
respect and esteem.

Offered by Representative Bellock:
WHEREAS, 32,909 Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) lived in 162
large, state-operated facilities - with 16 beds or more - in 42 states as of June 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Persons with ID/DD have a fundamental right to be given a choice in services that provide
respect and dignity; and
WHEREAS, Persons with ID/DD have the right to live in the least restrictive environment consistent
with Olmstead v. L.C., 527 U.S. 581 (1999); and
WHEREAS, Individuals with ID/DD living in integrated community settings are afforded an improved
quality of life and higher level of personal independence; and
WHEREAS, It is cost effective to move persons with ID/DD from large, state-operated facilities to
home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver settings; and
WHEREAS, Average costs in 2009 totaled $196,735 per person/per year in state-operated facilities,
versus $43,969 per person/per year in HCBS waiver settings, a 77.7% cost savings; and
WHEREAS, The federal government provides funding to assist in moving persons with ID/DD from
state-operated facilities to HCBS waiver settings; and
WHEREAS, 10 states, plus the District of Columbia, have already closed their large state-operated
facilities for Americans with ID/DD; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that Illinois in 2012 takes action in a caring, comprehensive
manner to transition State-operated facilities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities as
appropriate, and to ensure care in the least restrictive environment; and be it further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the Governor, to the Secretary of the
Department of Human Services, and to members of the Illinois Congressional delegation.

Offered by Representative Nybo:
WHEREAS, The children of the State of Illinois should have access to the highest-quality schools
possible; and
WHEREAS, Citizens throughout the State of Illinois believe that improving the quality of education in
the State and expanding access to highly-effective schools should be an issue of importance to our State's
leaders; and
WHEREAS, The members of this body recognize the critical role that an effective and accountable
system of education plays in preparing the children of this State to be successful in a global economy; and
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois has a multitude of high-quality public schools, public charter schools,
and non-public schools; and
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois has many high-quality teaching professionals in public, private, and
charter schools who are committed to educating children; and
WHEREAS, The vital cause of education reform is one that transcends ideology and political party
affiliation; and
WHEREAS, Research performed in the State of Illinois and throughout the nation demonstrates
conclusively that providing children with multiple schooling options improves academic performance;
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therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the week of January 22-28, 2012 as
Illinois School Choice Week in the State of Illinois and call this observance to the attention of the citizens
of this State.

WHEREAS, The General Assembly Retirement System has been providing a defined benefit pension
plan to General Assembly members since 1947; and
WHEREAS, The average annuity in the General Assembly Retirement System is over $49,000 and the
System is only 20.2% funded with $238 million in unfunded liability; and
WHEREAS, Legislators in the General Assembly Retirement System have been able to make changes
to their own retirement plan through changing the law, and in some instances have created questionable
benefit enhancements for specific categories of individuals; and
WHEREAS, The Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act generally allows for reasonable and limited
pension portability, but some members of the General Assembly Retirement System have been able to
exploit this law in a manner that dramatically increases their own pension benefits; and
WHEREAS, Recent reports in the news media have brought to light loopholes that have been exploited
by former General Assembly members for their own personal gain; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the Auditor General shall conduct an audit of benefits
authorized under Article 2 (General Assembly Retirement System) and Article 20 (Retirement Systems
Reciprocal Act) of the Illinois Pension Code to examine and report on inappropriate benefit enhancements,
as well as loopholes and other benefit provisions that may allow members of the General Assembly
Retirement System to exploit the law for their own benefit; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the General Assembly Retirement System and any other entity having information
relevant to this audit cooperate fully and promptly with the Office of the Auditor General in the conduct of
this audit; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Auditor General commence this audit as soon as possible and report his findings
and recommendations upon completion in accordance with the provisions of Section 3-14 of the Illinois
State Auditing Act; and be it further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the Auditor General and the Board
of Trustees of the General Assembly Retirement System.

Offered by Representative Moffitt:
WHEREAS, During the 97th General Assembly, House Resolution 230 created a Task Force consisting
of 24 members, to formulate practical, timely, and strategic guidance on how to improve equipment,
funding, training, manpower, cost savings, and communications with regard to emergency medical services
within the State; and
WHEREAS, The Task Force shall meet with various emergency medical service stakeholders and make
recommendations concerning ways in which emergency medical service functions in this State can be
assisted and improved; and
WHEREAS, The Task Force was required to report its findings and recommendations to the General
Assembly by January 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Task Force needs additional time to complete its work; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the Task Force created by House Resolution 230 of the
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97th General Assembly shall report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or
before April 19, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That, with this reporting extension, the Task Force shall operate pursuant to this
Resolution and House Resolution 230 of the 97th General Assembly.

Offered by Representative Berrios:
WHEREAS, The United States government launched the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) in 1986 to make
it easier for tourists and business travelers from friendly nations to visit without a visa, as long as their
homeland met stringent security and law-enforcement standards; and
WHEREAS, Poland is currently one of the few European nations to be excluded from the VWP, despite
its nearly century-long diplomatic relationship with the United States; and
WHEREAS, The Polish government repealed its visa requirement for U.S. citizens traveling to Poland
in 1991; and
WHEREAS, Poland has been one of the staunchest U.S. allies during the military campaigns in Iraq and
Afghanistan, where 2,500 Polish soldiers are currently deployed; at least 24 Polish troops have been killed
in action in Iraq and Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, In his December 2010 meeting with Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski, President
Barack Obama said he would make Poland's admission into the VWP a "priority", and pledged to complete
that process expeditiously; and
WHEREAS, Expansion of the VWP would bring increased revenue to the travel industry, at a time
when America's economy needs it the most; in 2008, the countries in the VWP generated more than 16
million visits to the U.S., accounting for 65% of all overseas arrivals that year; VWP travelers spent more
than $51 billion in the U.S., which generated an estimated 512,000 jobs, $13 billion in payroll and $7.8
billion in taxes for the U.S. economy; and
WHEREAS, The Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011, currently under
consideration in Congress, aims to update and modernize VWP requirements, ultimately making Poland
and other U.S. allies eligible to participate in VWP; the Act would also enhance national security by
encouraging information sharing between the United States and member countries; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge Congress to pass the Secure Travel and
Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011 in an effort to improve our international diplomatic
relationships, create jobs, stimulate the economy, and strengthen national security; and be it further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the Speaker and Minority Leader of
the United States House of Representatives, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the United States Senate,
and the members of the Illinois congressional delegation.

Offered by Representative Kosel:
WHEREAS, Each State of the Union is a sovereign entity with a constitution and authority to issue
sovereign debt; and
WHEREAS, The legislature of each State of the Union has the authority to reduce spending or raise
taxes to pay the obligations to which the State has committed itself; and
WHEREAS, The officials of each State of the Union have the legal obligation to fully disclose the
financial condition of the State to investors who purchase the debt of such State; and
WHEREAS, Congress has rejected prior requests from State creditors for payment of defaulted State
debt; and
WHEREAS, During the financial crisis in 1842, the Senate requested that the Secretary of State report
any negotiations with State creditors to assume or guaranty State debts, to ensure that no promises of
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federal government support were proffered; therefore, be it

ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge (1) the federal government to take no action to
redeem, assume, or guarantee State debt; and (2) the Secretary of the Treasury should report to Congress
negotiations to engage in actions that would result in an outlay of Federal funds on behalf of creditors to a
State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the President of the United States,
the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the United States House
of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Minority Leader of the United
States Senate, and each member of the Illinois congressional delegation.

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the 5 Girl
Scout councils that represent Illinois on the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts; and
WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts have a long-standing commitment to the well-being of girls and serve
more than 167,494 girls and adult volunteers throughout the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, For over a century, Girl Scouts have been actively engaged in the lives of girls; the Girl
Scouts have been a resource and expert on their growth and development; and
WHEREAS, To advance the mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make
the world a better place, and ensure that all girls have the opportunity to be successful, the Girl Scouts serve
as a resource for information, advice, and support; and
WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts have 4 issues of particular interest, including: healthy living and
promoting girls' physical, social, and emotional health; STEM-increasing girls involvement in science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM); girls and leadership; and financial literacy; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Girl Scouts on their 100th
anniversary and wish them continued success and good fortune in the future and declare 2012 as the "Year
of the Girl"; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois,
the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest
Indiana, the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, and the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois as a symbol of our
respect and esteem.

Offered by Representative Tracy:
WHEREAS, Parental alienation is the psychological term used to denote the unacceptable manipulative
process used by one parent to alienate a child from the other parent by disparaging conduct or words to
encourage the child to dislike or break communication ties with the other parent; and
WHEREAS, This process is most often used in the course of the parents' divorce or separation; and
WHEREAS, While divorce is the most common situation where parental alienation is used, it also has
been known to happen during the course of unhappy marriages or relationships that do not end in divorce,
as one parent seeks the exclusive companionship and alliance of the children or of a particular child in the
family; and
WHEREAS, Parental alienation can be viewed as a form of child abuse because it denies a child,
through cruel manipulation, a loving a supportive relationship with both parents; and is not in the best
interest of the child; and
WHEREAS, The unhappiness bred by parental alienation has been known to lead to child kidnapping,
murder, and suicide, or other destructive behavior as has been reported in the media; and
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WHEREAS, Awareness of parental alienation and its negative consequences on family relationships,
and on children caught in this unhealthy negative web between his or her parents, will help to highlight this
problem and lessen its occurrence; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the month of April, 2012 as "Stop Parental
Alienation Awareness Month" in Illinois.

Offered by Representative Yarbrough:
WHEREAS, The United States sends hundreds of billions of dollars a year overseas for oil; a dangerous
amount of this money is funneled through front groups and fake charities to terrorist groups and insurgents
in Iraq and Afghanistan who attack United States troops; and
WHEREAS, U.S. military veterans, including veterans involved with Operation Free, advocate for
reducing both America's oil dependence and carbon emissions in order to strengthen American security;
and
WHEREAS, Countless men and women who bravely wear the uniform of our nation's armed services
face threats and challenges caused by America's dependence on oil; and
WHEREAS, Investing in clean energy can both create new jobs in Illinois and make the United States
more economically competitive in the global economy; and
WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. State Department, and the Central Intelligence
Agency all recognize climate disruption as a threat to our national security because it destabilizes weak
countries, turning them into breeding grounds for terrorism; and
WHEREAS, U.S. demand for oil drives up the price everywhere, allowing countries we refuse to buy
from to profit, such as Iran, who uses its petroleum profits to fund its nuclear program; and
WHEREAS, The national and international challenges of America's oil dependence and fighting climate
disruption are influenced by the energy and climate policies of individual states; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we state our
intent to duly consider the ramifications for America's security when taking up issues concerning carbon
emissions and oil dependence; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we state our intent to consider partnerships with other states in the region on clean
energy and oil-use-reduction programs where such joint ventures can efficiently and effectively address the
challenges of climate change and oil dependence; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we resolve to encourage the growth of the clean-energy sector in order to create jobs
for Illinoisans, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen America's security; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we express our deepest appreciation to America's service members, veterans, and
military families for their selfless service to our country and recognizes the veterans of Operation Free for
their continued work in service of our national security.

Offered by Representative Hammond:
WHEREAS, Illinois State Representative Donald L. Moffitt has devoted his professional life to public
service and has strived to serve the growing and changing needs of his district, including the City of
Galesburg; and
WHEREAS, Donald L. Moffitt has continually adapted his legislative agenda to meet the alwaysevolving needs of his constituents since his election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1993 and
since first becoming an elected official in 1971; and
WHEREAS, Representative Moffitt has diligently served the State of Illinois on various committees,
including, but not limited to, the Aging, Agriculture and Conservation, Counties and Townships, Local
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Government, Commerce and Business Development, Elementary and Secondary Education,

Transportation, and Veterans Affairs Committees; and
WHEREAS, Representative Moffitt continuously advocates in support of public safety, emergency
management, and fire protection on behalf of the people of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Representative Moffitt uses his legislative experience and ability to consistently work hard
to improve public education, promote the expansion of agricultural markets, and fund highway projects;
and
WHEREAS, Representative Moffitt helped make possible the funding for the construction of the West
Main Street Overpass in the City of Galesburg, which is expected to ease traffic and modernize
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, The Galesburg City Council unanimously made the decision to name the West Main Street
Overpass after Representative Donald L. Moffitt; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate
the West Main Street Overpass in the City of Galesburg as the "Donald L. Moffitt Overpass" in honor of
our friend and colleague, Illinois State Representative Donald Moffitt; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation is requested to erect at suitable locations,
consistent with State regulations, plaques or signs giving notice of the name; and be it further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the Illinois Secretary of
Transportation and Representative Donald L. Moffitt.

Offered by Representative Kay:
WHEREAS, His Excellency Lech Walesa, Former President of the Republic of Poland, helped lead his
country to a new era of freedom; and
WHEREAS, Lech Walesa, the son of a carpenter, rose to become the first democratically-elected
President of postwar Poland and helped to usher the country into the modern era by laying the foundation
for Poland's eventual admission into NATO, and, as a free nation, into the United Nations; and
WHEREAS, Lech Walesa, Pope John Paul II, President Ronald Reagan, and Prime Minister Margaret
Thatcher are recognized as the Big Four, whose courage helped bring about the disintegration of the
Eastern Bloc and the end of the Cold War; and
WHEREAS, Lech Walesa's journey, from working in the massive Lenin shipyard at Gdansk, Poland to
becoming the first democratically-elected President in Poland's postwar history, was an arduous one; and
WHEREAS, Lech Walesa was born on September 29, 1943 in Popowo, Poland; after graduating from
vocational school, he worked as a car mechanic at a machine center from 1961 to 1965; he served in the
army for 2 years, where he rose to the rank of corporal; in 1967, he was employed in the Gdansk shipyards
as an electrician; in 1969, he married Danuta Golos; together, they have 8 children; and
WHEREAS, Working as an electrician in the shipyards in the early 1970s, Lech Walesa witnessed
violent government crackdowns ordered by Poland's Communist Party leadership against its own citizens,
which spurred him to take action and become recognized as a labor leader and activist; and
WHEREAS, In 1976, as a result of his activities as a shop steward, Lech Walesa was fired and was
forced to earn his living by taking temporary jobs; and
WHEREAS, The Catholic Church supported the Polish workers movement; in January of 1981, Lech
Walesa was cordially received by Pope John Paul II in the Vatican; and
WHEREAS, Lech Walesa regards his faith as a source of strength and inspiration; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his leadership, Lech Walesa was elected to serve as the first Solidarity
Chairman at the First National Solidarity Congress in Gdansk in September of 1981; and
WHEREAS, Lech Walesa is recognized for his raw courage as "the man who stood up"; he continued to
lead after he was imprisoned during the imposition of martial law in communist Poland; and
WHEREAS, In the fall of 1983, Lech Walesa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his struggle to win
workers' rights in Poland; and
WHEREAS, When awarded the 1983 Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Committee stated: "...Walesa is an
exponent of the active longing for peace and freedom which exists, in spite of unequal conditions,
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unconquered in all the peoples of the world. Furthermore the Committee believes that Walesa's attempt to
find a peaceful solution to his country's problems will contribute to a relaxation of international tension.";
and
WHEREAS, Lech Walesa's activities have been characterized by a determination to solve his country's
problems through negotiation and cooperation, without resorting to violence; and
WHEREAS, Lech Walesa served as President of the Republic of Poland from 1990 to 1995; and
WHEREAS, During his presidency, Lech Walesa saw Poland through privatization and the transition to
a free market economy, the nation's first completely free parliamentary elections in 1991, and a period of
redefinition of Poland's foreign relations; and
WHEREAS, Lech Walesa successfully negotiated the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Polish soil and
won a substantial reduction in Poland's foreign debts; and
WHEREAS, President Lech Walesa was an instrumental force in ushering in Polish democracy,
continued reforms, and national reconciliation; and
WHEREAS, President Lech Walesa leaves a historic legacy of freedom that has changed the face of
Poland, Europe and the world at large; and
WHEREAS, Lech Walesa was named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of
the past century; and
WHEREAS, Lech Walesa continues to help people that fight for freedom around the world to believe
that they are not alone in their struggle and that the world is not indifferent to their aspirations for freedom;
and
WHEREAS, Lech Walesa has been granted many honorary degrees from prestigious universities,
including Harvard University and the University of Paris; he has also been the recipient of the Medal of
Freedom (Philadelphia, U.S.A.), the Award of Free World (Norway), and the European Award of Human
Rights; and
WHEREAS, Lech Walesa is the founder of the "Lech Walesa Institute" Foundation in Gdansk, Poland;
through this organization, he wishes to honor those people and institutions who are active for the cause of
freedom and who promote the values which were at the basis of Polish "Solidarity"; and
WHEREAS, President Lech Walesa is the recipient of the 2012 Lincoln Leadership Prize, awarded by
the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation on February 9, 2012; the Foundation celebrates
Lincoln's legacy of leadership by honoring leaders of meritorious quality; the prize is awarded to
exceptional men and women for a lifetime of service in the Lincoln tradition, marked by great strength of
character, individual conscience, and an unwavering commitment to the defining principles of democracy;
the prize recognizes those individuals who accept the responsibilities imposed by history and demanded by
conscience; therefore, be it
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate
the date of February 9, 2012 as "Lech Walesa Day" in the State of Illinois in honor of former Polish
President Lech Walesa and his work in promoting freedom and self-determination in Poland and
throughout the world; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Lech Walesa as a symbol of our
esteem and respect.
At the hour of 1:41 o'clock p.m., the House Perfunctory Session adjourned.
At the hour of 3:34 o'clock p.m., the House reconvened perfunctory session.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF BILLS
The following bills were introduced, read by title a first time, ordered reproduced and placed in the
Committee on Rules:
HOUSE BILL 4469. Introduced by Representative Turner, AN ACT concerning civil law.
HOUSE BILL 4470. Introduced by Representative Phelps, AN ACT concerning regulation.
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HOUSE BILL 4474. Introduced by Representative Phelps, AN ACT concerning State government.
HOUSE BILL 4475. Introduced by Representative Phelps, AN ACT concerning State government.
HOUSE BILL 4476. Introduced by Representative Currie, AN ACT concerning revenue.
HOUSE BILL 4478. Introduced by Representative Saviano, AN ACT concerning regulation.
HOUSE BILL 4479. Introduced by Representative Dugan, AN ACT concerning regulation.
HOUSE BILL 4484. Introduced by Representative Mayfield, AN ACT concerning employment.
HOUSE BILL 4485. Introduced by Representative Burke, Kelly, AN ACT concerning regulation.
HOUSE BILL 4486. Introduced by Representative Lang, AN ACT concerning finance.
HOUSE BILL 4487. Introduced by Representatives Soto - Pritchard - Smith - Berrios - Flowers, Carli,
Hernandez, Fortner, Mitchell, Jerry and Arroyo, AN ACT concerning education.
HOUSE BILL 4488. Introduced by Representative Tryon, AN ACT concerning safety.
HOUSE BILL 4489. Introduced by Representative Tryon, AN ACT concerning business.
HOUSE BILL 4490. Introduced by Representative Tryon, AN ACT concerning regulation.
HOUSE BILL 4491. Introduced by Representative Sacia, AN ACT concerning revenue.
HOUSE BILL 4492. Introduced by Representative Poe, AN ACT concerning government.
HOUSE BILL 4493. Introduced by Representative D'Amico, AN ACT concerning transportation.
HOUSE BILL 4494. Introduced by Representative Berrios, AN ACT concerning public health.
HOUSE BILL 4495. Introduced by Representative Farnham, AN ACT concerning education.
HOUSE BILL 4496. Introduced by Representative Sente, AN ACT concerning regulation.
HOUSE BILL 4497. Introduced by Representative Sente, AN ACT concerning employment.
HOUSE BILL 4498. Introduced by Representative Mell, AN ACT concerning criminal law.
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HOUSE BILL 4499. Introduced by Representative Burke, Kelly, AN ACT concerning government.
HOUSE BILL 4500. Introduced by Representative Burke, Kelly, AN ACT concerning local government.
HOUSE BILL 4501. Introduced by Representative Davis, William, AN ACT concerning revenue.
HOUSE BILL 4502. Introduced by Representative Nekritz, AN ACT concerning State government.
HOUSE BILL 4503.
benefits.
Introduced by Representative Acevedo, AN ACT concerning public employee
HOUSE BILL 4504. Introduced by Representative Gabel, AN ACT concerning State government.
HOUSE BILL 4505. Introduced by Representative Osmond, AN ACT concerning local government.
HOUSE BILL 4506. Introduced by Representative Osmond, AN ACT concerning insurance.
HOUSE BILL 4507. Introduced by Representative Gabel, AN ACT concerning appropriations.
HOUSE BILL 4508. Introduced by Representative Rita, AN ACT concerning regulation.
HOUSE BILL 4509. Introduced by Representative Rita, AN ACT concerning local government.
HOUSE BILL 4510. Introduced by Representative Acevedo, AN ACT concerning State government.
HOUSE BILL 4511. Introduced by Representative Nekritz, AN ACT concerning criminal law.
HOUSE BILL 4512. Introduced by Representative Nekritz, AN ACT concerning corrections.
HOUSE BILL 4513.
benefits.
Introduced by Representative Nekritz, AN ACT concerning public employee
HOUSE BILL 4514. Introduced by Representative Yarbrough, AN ACT concerning local government.
HOUSE BILL 4515. Introduced by Representative Harris, Greg, AN ACT concerning elections.
HOUSE BILL 4516. Introduced by Representative Harris, Greg, AN ACT concerning safety.
HOUSE BILL 4517. Introduced by Representative Harris, Greg, AN ACT concerning State government.
HOUSE BILL 4518.
benefits.
Introduced by Representative Nekritz, AN ACT concerning public employee
HOUSE BILL 4519. Introduced by Representative Senger, AN ACT concerning public employee benefits.
HOUSE BILL 4520. Introduced by Representative Saviano, AN ACT concerning regulation.
HOUSE BILL 4521. Introduced by Representative Colvin, AN ACT concerning residential mortgages.
HOUSE BILL 4523. Introduced by Representatives Gaffney - Morthland, AN ACT concerning criminal
law.
HOUSE BILL 4524. Introduced by Representative Kay, AN ACT concerning civil law.
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HOUSE BILL 4525. Introduced by Representative Kay, AN ACT concerning criminal law.
HOUSE BILL 4526. Introduced by Representative Zalewski, AN ACT concerning safety.
HOUSE BILL 4527. Introduced by Representative Zalewski, AN ACT concerning criminal law.
HOUSE BILL 4528. Introduced by Representative Zalewski, AN ACT concerning revenue.
HOUSE BILL 4529. Introduced by Representative Zalewski, AN ACT concerning revenue.
HOUSE BILL 4530. Introduced by Representative Zalewski, AN ACT concerning local government.
HOUSE BILL 4531. Introduced by Representative Hernandez, AN ACT concerning State government.
HOUSE BILL 4532. Introduced by Representative Sacia, AN ACT concerning charitable trust fees.
HOUSE BILL 4533. Introduced by Representative Sacia, AN ACT concerning transportation.
HOUSE BILL 4534. Introduced by Representative Sacia, AN ACT concerning criminal law.
HOUSE BILL 4535. Introduced by Representative Sacia, AN ACT concerning public aid.
HOUSE BILL 4536. Introduced by Representative Sacia, AN ACT concerning local government.
HOUSE BILL 4537. Introduced by Representative Sacia, AN ACT concerning employment.
HOUSE BILL 4538. Introduced by Representative Sacia, AN ACT concerning transportation.
HOUSE BILL 4539. Introduced by Representative Cassidy, AN ACT concerning transportation.
HOUSE BILL 4540. Introduced by Representative Sosnowski, AN ACT concerning local government.
HOUSE BILL 4541. Introduced by Representative Sosnowski, AN ACT concerning State government.
HOUSE BILL 4542. Introduced by Representative Sosnowski, AN ACT concerning criminal law.
HOUSE BILL 4543. Introduced by Representative Sosnowski, AN ACT concerning education.
HOUSE BILL 4544. Introduced by Representative Zalewski, AN ACT concerning government.
At the hour of 3:42 o'clock p.m., the House Perfunctory Session adjourned.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

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The House met pursuant to adjournment.

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Representative Charles Krezwick is appointed as a member.

A Schmitz(R), Republican Spokesperson

REQUEST FOR FISCAL NOTE

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Offered by Representative McAsey:

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 692

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Offered by Representative Connelly:

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Representative Currie offered the following resolution:

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E - Denotes Excused Absence

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approved by Congress; and

HOUSE RESOLUTION 685

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 688

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 689

HOUSE RESOLUTION 690

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 691

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future; and be it further

HOUSE RESOLUTION 696

HOUSE RESOLUTION 701

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City, Indiana, Barack Obama Campaign Headquarters; therefore, be it

HOUSE RESOLUTION 703

HOUSE RESOLUTION 708

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 711

HOUSE RESOLUTION 713

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 717

HOUSE RESOLUTION 720

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federal government support were proffered; therefore, be it

HOUSE RESOLUTION 723

HOUSE RESOLUTION 724

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 56

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 57

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Government, Commerce and Business Development, Elementary and Secondary Education,

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 58

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HOUSE BILL 4471. Introduced by Representative Phelps, AN ACT concerning regulation.

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Introduced by Representative Acevedo, AN ACT concerning public employee

Introduced by Representative Nekritz, AN ACT concerning public employee

Introduced by Representative Nekritz, AN ACT concerning public employee